GOP nearly doubles Democrats in June fundraising, building a record war chest as Democrats face internal turmoil and financial strain.

Republican Committees Outpace Democrats

The Republican Party posted a commanding fundraising lead in June, nearly doubling the Democratic Party’s totals and building financial momentum ahead of the next election cycle. According to recent reports, the Republican National Committee (RNC) raised $16.2 million in June, compared to the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) $8.6 million.

With these gains, the RNC’s war chest has grown to $80.78 million on hand, while the DNC holds $15.22 million. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) also outraised the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in the second quarter, taking in $32.3 million to the DCCC’s $29.1 million, and $18.1 million to $12.7 million for the month of June alone. This marks the first time in four years the NRCC has surpassed the DCCC in fundraising during the opening six months of an election cycle.

A review of NRCC figures reveals Republican candidates in swing districts raised an average of $1.1 million in the second quarter, outpacing their Democratic opponents, who averaged $661,000. Republicans also maintain a lead in cash on hand by more than $848,000 in these crucial races. NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella credited the financial advantage to the party’s unity and voter enthusiasm. “While House Republicans build a historic war chest to grow the majority, House Democrats are broke, divided, and hijacked by socialists,” Marinella said.

Democrats Grapple with Internal Struggles

The Democrats’ fundraising was complicated by internal disputes, notably the departure of former vice-chair David Hogg, whose progressive platform and calls to primary older incumbents exposed party divides. DNC vice-chair Malcolm Kenyatta described the internal focus on procedure as “frustrating,” urging the party to refocus on winning elections rather than internal conflict.

Despite these challenges, DNC leadership sought to project optimism. The party noted that this June marked the “best-ever” off-year grassroots fundraising month in committee history, claiming over $50 million raised so far this year. DNC Chair Ken Martin praised the party’s volunteer efforts and the “grassroots energy across all 50 states,” expressing confidence that Democrats are prepared to counter the “toxic Republican agenda.”

Still, the RNC’s sizable financial advantage—bolstered by victories in recent campaigns and a cohesive strategy—sets the stage for Republicans to expand their House majority and drive the political narrative as the 2024 cycle heats up. With the GOP well-funded and the Democrats confronting lingering division and financial hurdles, both parties face a pivotal period ahead of the general election.